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Our Story
Book Bouquet's story begins over ten years ago in 1998 when founder, Kim Shanahan wanted to send a gift to a sick friend in the hospital. Her friend loved to read and Kim knew books whould make a great get well gift. However, finding the time to buy, wrap and send her gift took longer than she liked with raising a two year old and working full time. Kim wished there was a company that she could call and have a book gift sent. Since there was none, she decided to create it.

In 1999 she incorporated Book Bouquet, Ltd. naming the company Book Bouquet because her goal was to make giving books as pretty as giving a bouquet of flowers. Utilizing the "new" world of the internet she was able to create an online store that also made giving book baskets as easy as ordering a bouquet of flowers.

The first Book Bouquet created was the "Boredom Buster" a gift designed with hospital patients in mind. Providing things to do to keep the mind going while the body healed was a tribute to Kim's friend who had battled cancer.

Every gift created since, and there are over 100, has been designed for special occasions, events and people in the lives of the Book Bouquet family. Our gifts are unique in that each one has a special meaning to us, and we strive to pass that on to each recipient of a Book Bouquet.

ABOUT BOOK BOUQUET GIFTS AND BASKETS:
  • We've been around since 1998, you can trust us to treat you right, and to send a great gift. We wouldn't have made it this long if we didn't take care of you, our customers!
  • Every gift we've created has been to solve one of our gift giving problems. We know we have a gift that is just right for your special needs too.
  • Our ideas for gifts mix books with gourmet foods and fine gifts to create book baskets that are unique gift ideas for everyone.
  • Book Bouquet was started when owner, Kim Shanahan, wanted to send a book to a sick friend in the hospital. Click Here to read more of our story.
    We are really fun, awesome, cool and awesome (oh we said that already) people. You really should get to know us better:
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WE'VE GOT YOUR GIFT:
  • Gifts for all occasions
  • Gifts for all kinds of people (adults, babies and kids)
  • You can even design your own gift basket on our custom baskets page.


SHIPPING:
  • Book Bouquet gift baskets and care packages are shipped just about everywhere.
  • Orders placed after 3:00pm Friday will ship on Monday.
  • There is no delivery on Saturday or Sunday or US Holidays. Well okay, sometimes we can deliver on a Saturday via Express Mail. Call us if you need Saturday delivery.
  • See our shipping page for more information.


SATISFACTION:
  • Each gift is treated as if it is for one of our own family members.
  • Our book baskets are made to our high standards of quality and presentation.
  • Our customers love to hear the "thank you's" when their gift is received.
  • Please see our FAQ page for frequently asked questions.